= Symbolic language (programming)
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Symbolic language in the context of programming typically refers to a category of programming languages that use symbols and expressions to represent computation. This term can encompass several concepts, including: 1. **Symbolic Computation**: Refers to the ability of certain programming languages or systems to manipulate mathematical expressions in a symbolic form, as opposed to numerical form. Languages that support symbolic computation can handle variables, equations, and algebraic expressions directly, allowing for operations and transformations on these symbols.
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